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"The care and attention that my son's partner received"

About: University Hospital Wishaw / Maternity Care (Wards 21-24)

(as a relative),

I would like to compliment the care and attention that my son's partner received while in the care of the maternity unit at Wishaw General Hospital giving birth to their daughter. The midwives and staff that attended to her were outstanding, they showed a genuine care and concern for both her and the baby as well as my son.  

However when myself and husband came to visit our first grandchild a few hours later we were approached by a midwife who spoke to us in a rather unpleasant and demeaning way. We were told that it was only Grandparents that were permitted to visit the labour ward, even when we explained we were grandparents her attitude and tone towards us was totally unacceptable. As parents and grandparents this was obviously a very anxious and stressful time for us, the way in which we were treated by this particular staff member slightly darkened what should always be a very happy and special moment.

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Response from Amanda Kennett, Senior Midwife for Inpatients, University Hospital Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire 4 years ago
Amanda Kennett
Senior Midwife for Inpatients, University Hospital Wishaw,
NHS Lanarkshire
Submitted on 18/06/2019 at 17:47
Published on Care Opinion at 17:47


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Hi AB150619

Thank you for your comments on Care Opinion about the birth of your Grandson. I was so please to read about your positive experience that you had at the time of the birth and I know staff will be delighted to see these comments.

I was so sorry to read your comments about your treatment by the member of staff when you were visiting. I will ensure that these comments are also read by staff within maternity as I know they will be very upset that they have caused you and your husband distress. I will ensure that this is discussed further with all the Senior Charge Midwives highlighting to the staff, to ensure that all visiting families are welcomed into our unit as they should be.

Wishing you and all your family well for the future.


Amanda

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